Do you want to be the kind of professional companies are looking for? This Master in Accounting and Financial Management prepares national and international students to lead the financial area of any organization.
Specialize in Corporate Finance, Controlling, or International Finance and develop a strategic, global perspective on business finance. Learn how to make impactful decisions, optimize key processes, and create value from day one.
We know that deciding to pursue a master’s degree isn’t just an academic choice — it’s an investment in your future. That’s why it’s important to understand what the Master in Accounting and Financial Management truly offers and how it can help you move forward.
What will you gain from this program?
UPF Barcelona School of Management holds the prestigious EQUIS accreditation — one of the most demanding international recognitions for business schools. We are the first school affiliated with a public university in Spain to receive it.
Choose the format that works best for you: on-campus, hybrid, or fully online. Same content, same degree — different formats depending on your needs. You can also complete the entire program in English.
You’ll learn from professors at UPF, whose Department of Economics and Business ranks among the best in the world. You’ll also be taught by active professionals in the financial sector who bring real-world experience directly into the classroom.
You’ll have the chance to intern at top companies such as Danone, VidaCaixa, EY, Nestlé, or Boehringer Ingelheim, and build connections with institutions looking for profiles like yours.
The program prepares you to pursue leading certifications like CIMA, ACCA, and CFA — a key asset if you aim to compete in the international finance market.
The master’s is part of the CFA Institute’s University Affiliation Program. You’ll be eligible to sit for the CFA exam, apply for one of two scholarships per edition, and take part in the CFA Research Challenge, a global competition with over 1,000 participating universities and business schools.
The master is organized into three modules. The first two are common to all students and provide a solid foundation in accounting, finance, and business strategy.
In the third module, you’ll choose the specialization that best aligns with your professional profile and career goals.
You’ll learn to design and implement financial policies, make strategic investment and funding decisions, and create value in the environments where major financial decisions are made.
You’ll gain the core competencies required to work as a financial controller. From analytical accounting to advanced financial planning and sector analysis, this specialization prepares you to turn business strategy into measurable, sustainable action.
Prepare to work in a global financial environment. You’ll explore international accounting standards, global taxation, and the financial management of multinational corporations, developing a global perspective and gaining familiarity with international financial contexts.
This master is designed for individuals who already have a background in economics, accounting, or finance and are ready to take the next step. It is aimed at both recent graduates and working professionals who want to take on new responsibilities or pivot their careers within the financial field.
This program is for you if…
UPF Barcelona School of Management is the business school of Pompeu Fabra University, the 1st Ibero-American university and the 16th placed university in the world, among those under 50 years of age, according to the Times Higher Education ranking.
We hold the EQUIS accreditation, the most prestigious institutional recognition for business schools worldwide, placing us in the international elite of academic management education.
The Master in Accounting and Financial Management is an official degree recognized by the Spanish Ministry of Education. In addition,Quality Agency of the University System of Catalonia (AQU Catalunya) has institutionally accredited the UPF-BSM. This accreditation certifies all the official university master's degrees that we teach and recognizes the quality of our educational model in accordance with the criteria of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
The master provides access to the CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants), ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) accreditations.
The Master in Accounting and Financial Management is structured into three modules. You’ll begin with two core modules focused on accounting, finance, and strategy. In the third module, you’ll choose your specialization: Controlling, Corporate Finance, or International Finance and Accounting.
You’ll also select two elective courses from a range of options, or choose the professional internship subject.
The program concludes with the Master’s Final Project, which you’ll develop throughout the academic year alongside your coursework — applying what you’ve learned to a project with real-world impact.
You can also undertake curricular internships in companies, which are validated as two elective subjects (6 ECTS credits).
In addition to the main academic track, the master offers a range of complementary activities and resources designed to enrich your learning, strengthen your professional profile, and connect you to a valuable international network.
International Certifications
The program includes targeted preparation and fast-track access to the following globally recognized certifications:
These are two of the leading credentials in financial and management accounting.
The content of the program also prepares you for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) exam, one of the most respected global certifications in financial analysis and investment management. Each year, two CFA scholarships are awarded to students who wish to take the exam.
Training Supplement
International Experience
After completing the program, and depending on their specialization, students will be awarded with the following degrees:
Issuance of official Master's Degrees: The amount stipulated in the DOGC (Official Gazette of the Government of Catalonia) must be paid for the rights to issue the title. This rate varies annually and the rate in force at the time of application for the degree will be applied.
The faculty team brings a dual approach: a solid academic foundation combined with real-world professional application.
You’ll learn from professors in the Department of Economics and Business at Universitat Pompeu Fabra —ranked 1st in Spain, 3rd in Europe, and 46th worldwide by Times Higher Education— as well as from active professionals in the financial sector who offer a hands-on perspective based on their day-to-day experience in leading companies.
This approach ensures a balance between academic rigor and practical insight, helping you to understand key concepts in finance, accounting, and management, but also how to apply them in everyday decision-making.
The master’s program is designed with a hands-on learning approach. Sessions are highly participatory and combine the presentation of core concepts with the analysis of real-life cases, teamwork, and the use of tools that reflect current business realities.
The On-Campus & Live format allows you to take the program either in person or remotely, depending on what best suits your situation.
The class is divided into two stable subgroups: one on-campus and one fully remote (with a maximum of 15 spots). Both follow the same schedule and calendar, and participate in class simultaneously through a synchronous format.
You’ll work with real, up-to-date case studies that allow you to apply what you’ve learned and face challenges similar to those you’ll encounter in your professional life. Each case is an opportunity to sharpen your decision-making skills.
You’ll collaborate with classmates from diverse backgrounds, career paths, and nationalities. This constant exchange of ideas and perspectives will enrich your academic experience and strengthen your skills to thrive in diverse professional contexts.
You’ll put your skills to the test by tackling a business challenge based on a real case. Working in teams, you’ll develop a proposal and present it to a jury of senior professionals from companies like Sanofi or Henkel.
This experience connects directly with the professional world and rewards the best solutions with special recognition.
You’ll have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at how some of Europe's top financial institutions operate. You’ll attend on-site seminars led by finance professionals and gain a current, practical understanding of the international financial market.
Evaluation in the master’s program is continuous. Throughout the course, several components will be assessed, including:
Assessment includes both individual and team-based activities, as collaborative work is also a key skill you’ll need beyond the classroom.
The On-Campus&Live methodology allows you to follow the program in person and also remotely.
In this modality, two stable subgroups are opened that will coexist throughout the course: one face-to-face and the other with 100% remote students. The remote students (a maximum of 15 places per course) will follow the program in a synchronous way with the face-to-face students. That is, they will share the same school calendar and schedule as the face-to-face students.
Project-oriented learning and the combination of lectures and active methodologies such as case studies, flipped learning, solving real problems, and professional simulations allow the student to connect theory and practice, acquire advanced skills, and achieve learning which is transferable to the job. The face-to-face modality is enriched with elements of online programs (virtual learning environment, multimedia resources, among others) so that the learning experience of the two subgroups is equally satisfactory.
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This master is perfect for you if you want to grow within the finance or accounting field, pivot your career path, or build a solid foundation in a key area for any organization.
You might be taking your first steps or already have experience and are ready to move into more senior roles. In either case, this program will prepare you to make sound decisions, lead projects, and advance your career with confidence.
Each edition brings together a diverse mix of profiles: recent graduates looking to start their careers in finance, and professionals already working in the field who want to specialize or change direction.
What they all share is a commitment to quality education and a desire to face real-world challenges with confidence and preparation.
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After completing the master, you’ll be equipped to take on leadership roles in finance, accounting, or consulting across companies of all sizes and industries.
The program also includes the option to undertake curricular internships to support your entry into the professional world. If you already have at least two years of experience in the field, you may apply for exemption from the internship requirement.